Matric students positive for Covid-19 can write November exams after all
Candidates who test positive but are deemed fit to write the final matric examinations will be allowed to do so at different venues
05 November 2020 - 12:02
In a surprise move, the basic education department announced on Wednesday night that matric students who test positive for the coronavirus will be allowed to write their exams.
It previously said students who had Covid-19 would not be allowed to enter examination centres, and would have to wait until the middle of 2021 to write their exams...
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